Case in Point – Should You Speed Up Your M&A Plans?
Evaluate the benefits and risks of accelerating M&A strategies in the current market environment.
The Amazon Effect is Driving Dramatic Disruption
In looking at the Amazon Effect as a metaphor, manufacturers and distributors must respond to elevated customer expectations, rapid delivery requests, 24/7 service, and much more.
Harvey Mudd Student Projects & Innovations Related to Cancer
Although education can be quite valuable, it might not be enough. Do you find a way to provide an experience?
Manufacturing is HOT
In the last week, not only have there been several articles about the positive strides manufacturing is making but it also has come up in several presentations we've attended such as the economic forecast. Here is a compilation of just a few of the HOT topics and trends.
Do You See Your People as Assets or Expenses?
Take a few minutes to ponder this question: Do you see your people as assets or expenses? We all might like to jump to the answer of assets but is it true?
Best Practices and the Bellagio Fountain
If you are an employee, take the proactive approach and seek out your manager to discuss where the company is headed. Find out how you can add more value.
Big Grocery Chains Ramping Up Pressure on Food Suppliers
If you are not high performing in the food and beverage industry (and consumer products in general), you will not stay viable anymore.
Case in Point – The Customer Experience
Are you thinking beyond your customer requirements to the total experience?
Innovation & the Manufacturing Summit
Innovation can come in many shapes and sizes. Is innovation top of mind for you every day?
Will Robots Pay Back?
Robots shouldn't be viewed as a hammer. Think about what you need to accomplish and evaluate robots as one tool / solution to a business issue.